The pair put on 139 for the first wicket, and it was the Queenslander who outgunned his southern rival, pressing hard on the front foot, swivelling on the back and gliding where necessary in neat fashion.

While Burns made a strong start the first innings, that’s where his opening partner has been getting in to trouble…

Burns blasts off in Belfast (restrictions apply)

Warner reverses Test trend

Smith has scored 11 Test match centuries – all in Australia’s first innings of the match.

While Warner’s 12 Test tons are split evenly, his average is 10 runs higher in the second dig.